Marry Me Chicken
A viral creamy sun-dried tomato chicken recipe that is easy enough for a weeknight but special enough for a date night.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Stir in fresh basil.
- Serve immediately over pasta or gnocchi.
Notes
- This dish pairs wonderfully with your favorite pasta or gnocchi.
- For a spicier kick, increase the red pepper flakes.
- Ensure your chicken is cooked through before adding it back to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg